Primary and Secondary Sources

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What is a primary source?

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A primary source is a piece of information that was created during the time period that it describes.

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What is a secondary source?

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A secondary source is a piece of information that was created after the time period that it describes.

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Give an example of a primary source.

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An example of a primary source is a letter written by a historical figure.

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Give an example of a secondary source.

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An example of a secondary source is a textbook that summarizes historical events.

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What type of source is an autobiography?

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An autobiography is a primary source.

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What type of source is a biography?

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A biography is a secondary source.

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Is a map drawn by a historical figure a primary or secondary source?

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A map drawn by a historical figure is a primary source.

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What is the purpose of using primary sources in research?

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The purpose of using primary sources is to get direct evidence from the time period being studied.

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What is the purpose of using secondary sources in research?

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The purpose of using secondary sources is to gain context and analysis of primary sources.

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Can a newspaper article be a primary source?

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Yes, a newspaper article can be a primary source if it was published at the time of the events it describes.